Flightline Systems Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector seeks a Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to join a team at Barksdale AFB, LA. This on-site role involves real-time support for ground systems, configuring accounts, and coordinating with engineers to ensure secure, reliable operations.

Role requires readiness for 24/7 on-call support, field integration, and adherence to STIG/compliance standards. Clearances and flexible scheduling are essential, with opportunities to contribute to important defense programs.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma/GED and 12 years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or an Associate's Degree and 10 years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of Systems Administration experience; or a Master's Degree and 6 years of Systems Administration experience.
• Experience with STIG compliance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support for Ground Systems multi-user computer systems supporting flight operations and maintenance.
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
• Configure user, administrator, and service accounts.
• Work with partners to resolve technical and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external systems.
• Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight operations environment, including operations on flightline, in a hangar, and in command-and-control centers.
• Adherence to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures when necessary.
• Work with a team to provide on-site end-user systems administration support 24 hours, 5 days a week.
• Provide systems administration support through updates, configurations, security patches, drawings, and feedback to the Responsible Engineers (REs).
• Communicate complex technical issues to local support, Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs).
• Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs).
• Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
• Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of communication systems equipment required to support ground and flight operations.
• Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues.

Skills

STIG compliance

Microsoft Office

Lift up to 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED + 12 years experience

Associate's Degree + 10 years

Bachelor's Degree + 8 years

Master's Degree + 6 years

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector seeks a Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to join a team at Barksdale AFB, LA. This on-site role involves real-time support for ground systems, configuring accounts, and coordinating with engineers to ensure secure, reliable operations.

Role requires readiness for 24/7 on-call support, field integration, and adherence to STIG/compliance standards. Clearances and flexible scheduling are essential, with opportunities to contribute to important defense programs.